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How was the U.S. Constitution different from the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution set up the first form of government for the newly independent United States
The U.S. Constitution allowed for each state to have an equal vote in Congress regardless of size or population
The U. S. Constitution separated powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches
The U.S. Constitution had only one branch, a unicameral legislature that had limited power
The U.S. Constitution set up the first form of government for the newly independent United States
The U.S. Constitution allowed for each state to have an equal vote in Congress regardless of size or population
The U. S. Constitution separated powers between the judicial, legislative, and executive branches
The U.S. Constitution had only one branch, a unicameral legislature that had limited power
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The U.S. Constitution differed from the Articles of Confederation in several key ways:
1. **Separation of Powers**: The U.S. Constitution established a system of checks and balances by separating government powers into three branches: legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts). This was in contrast to the Articles of Confederation, which had no separate executive or judicial branches and operated with a unicameral legislature that held limited power.
2. **Representation**: The U.S. Constitution established a bicameral legislature (the House of Representatives and the Senate) with representation based on population in the House and equal representation (two senators per state) in the Senate. Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress regardless of size or population, which sometimes led to disproportionate representation and difficulties in decision-making.
3. **Strength of the Federal Government**: The U.S. Constitution provided a stronger federal government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce laws, whereas the Articles of Confederation created a weaker central government that struggled to raise funds and enforce its decisions.
4. **Amendment Process**: The U.S. Constitution has a more flexible amendment process that requires approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states. In contrast, the Articles required unanimous consent from all states for amendments, making it nearly impossible to adapt or change.
In summary, the U.S. Constitution created a more robust federal government with distinct powers and a more equitable legislative structure compared to the Articles of Confederation.
1. **Separation of Powers**: The U.S. Constitution established a system of checks and balances by separating government powers into three branches: legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (courts). This was in contrast to the Articles of Confederation, which had no separate executive or judicial branches and operated with a unicameral legislature that held limited power.
2. **Representation**: The U.S. Constitution established a bicameral legislature (the House of Representatives and the Senate) with representation based on population in the House and equal representation (two senators per state) in the Senate. Under the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress regardless of size or population, which sometimes led to disproportionate representation and difficulties in decision-making.
3. **Strength of the Federal Government**: The U.S. Constitution provided a stronger federal government with the power to tax, regulate commerce, and enforce laws, whereas the Articles of Confederation created a weaker central government that struggled to raise funds and enforce its decisions.
4. **Amendment Process**: The U.S. Constitution has a more flexible amendment process that requires approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states. In contrast, the Articles required unanimous consent from all states for amendments, making it nearly impossible to adapt or change.
In summary, the U.S. Constitution created a more robust federal government with distinct powers and a more equitable legislative structure compared to the Articles of Confederation.
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